Country Church Antiques
8509 Ridgefield Rd
Railroad Street Market
8316 Railroad St
Simone-Michele Antiques & Vintage
8503 Ridgefield Rd
Our shops are open year-round: Thursday—Sunday, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. We accept Visa, MasterCard, debit cards, personal checks . . . and cash is always appreciated.
The first settlers of Ridgefield arrived between 1835 and 1840, making it one of the oldest settlements in McHenry County. Many original settlers were from Virginia, so the area was originally known as The Virginia Settlement.
By the 1850s, the Chicago & North Western Transportation Company railroad came through the settlement, enhancing
The first settlers of Ridgefield arrived between 1835 and 1840, making it one of the oldest settlements in McHenry County. Many original settlers were from Virginia, so the area was originally known as The Virginia Settlement.
By the 1850s, the Chicago & North Western Transportation Company railroad came through the settlement, enhancing its value as a crossroads. During this time, J.R. Mack, a railroad employee, suggested the name change to Ridgefield, ‘on account of ridges nearby.’
Ridgefield became a thriving railroad community. Train cars full of cattle came from the west and stopped here. The animals were allowed to graze in nearby fields one last time before their final stop at Chicago’s Union Stockyards. Another fledgling, destined-to-be iconic American business, Borden Dairy, maintained a large plant on the north side of town and also transported its products by trains to the City of Chicago. The remains of the Borden building are still visible today.
At the turn of the century, Ridgefield ‘center’ had approximately seven commercial buildings. Today, a small variety of retail businesses, including antiques shops The Country Church, Railroad Street Market, and Simone-Michele Antiques & Vintage still anchor the railroad crossing at what is now the intersection of Country Club Road, Depot Street and Ridgefield Road.
Ridgefield evolved as a significant railroad passenger stop over time, however, its importance as a commuter train depot diminished as people relied more on automobiles. The last passenger train stopped here in the 1960s, but locomotive warning horns still sound, red lights still flash and crossing gates are still lowered as trains travel through the tiny hamlet; echoes of times past.
We offer a large variety in our multi-dealer shops. From primitives to MCM, come and see what you'll find.
We love our customers, so feel free to visit during normal business hours.
8509 Ridgefield Road, Crystal Lake, Illinois 60012, United States
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